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Congrats to our winners!
Seven new winners have joined our other Editor’s Picks Giveaway winners. Congratulations to our seven who will take home the poly scoop shovel from A.M. Leonard. The winners are: 1. Adam Benson Bensons Lawn and Landscaping 2. Ryan Jacobs Ryan’s Landscaping 3. Bill Brolick Bill Brolick Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC 4. Jayne Hitchcock Long Sands Lawn […]
January 23, 2015
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Four red flags that you’re ruining your team’s productivity
“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” –Theodore Roosevelt Conventional wisdom tells us a strong business needs a strong leader. A decisive and dynamic leader is the most important […]
January 22, 2015
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(Photos) How Indiana landscaper transforms space into outdoor oasis
Midwest Landscape Specialists gave one Indiana client an entire landscape makeover. From a 1,500-square-foot patio to a Rosetta Stone waterfall, Midwest covered the full gamut. The patio is made of Unilock Umbriano Winter Marvel with Unilock Courtstone Basalt solider intertwined with 600-square-foot walkways made out of Unilock Courtstone Dawn Mist and Pebble Taupe mix. The […]
January 21, 2015
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Landscaper leaves industry with a bang and a dump truck
If your business has hit a slow point, or if you’re a day away from closing up shop, there are many paths to take as a business owner. However, one New York landscaper decided to take matters into his own hands. According to Smithtown Patch, the landscaper stole a dump truck from a cemetery, ran […]
January 21, 2015
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President’s Immigration Executive Order and what that may mean for your company
In mid-November, President Obama unveiled an executive action on immigration policy, allowing millions of immigrants to have temporary legal status, as well as indefinite protection from deportation. This new action applies to any undocumented immigrant who: Has been in the U.S. for longer than five years and is the parent of a U.S. citizen or legal […]
January 20, 2015
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5 things landscapers should always avoid
Always saying no This rule goes back to the days of being a small child and having parents always saying the word “no.” Now, there is a difference between being 5-years-old and running a business, so always saying no in every situation is not going to work. Employees and clients need to trust you and […]
January 16, 2015
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Trucks, trucks and more trucks
It’s that time of year again when the trucks start taking center stage at tradeshows. We’ve written a few articles about trucks making their debut from Ford, Nissan, GM and more. I’m sure you’ve seen the trucks filling up our news section, but trucks can be an important part of a landscaper’s business. I think […]
January 15, 2015
Toyota unveiled the 2016 Tacoma with 3.5-liter V6
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Why landscapers should teach their employees how to fish
I know, I know – the last thing a landscaper has time for is attending tradeshows or conferences. They can be pricey, time consuming and inconvenient to the every-day schedule. But, have you sat down and really thought about what a tradeshow or conference could do for your business? Yes, attending a conference with multiple employees […]
January 14, 2015
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Why landscapers love what they do
Every day, you’re usually the first one up, the first one out the door and the last one to go to bed. Every day, you’re running a business, mowing lawns, making calls, answering emails, paying bills and that’s just the top of the list. Every day, you’re turning the impossible into possible and making a […]
January 13, 2015
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High-speed chase ends with flying chainsaws
There are many steps to follow to make sure you are using a chainsaw properly. We cover many safety topics on what not to do with chainsaws, and there was a recent report about one individual who was arrested for using a chainsaw incorrectly. Police responded to an alarm at a local John Deere store […]
January 12, 2015
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Staying positive despite cold temperatures
On Jan. 8, there were parts of North America that were reaching temperatures colder than what it is on Mars. That’s right, most of New York and Minnesota were experiencing temperatures worse than what it is on Mars. However, even with temperatures hitting uncomfortable degrees, it’s important to keep that “glass half full” mentality. I […]
January 9, 2015
'It will be colder than @MarsCuriosity’s location in Gale Crater throughout much the northern US and Canada today' - Mars Weather (@MarsWxReport)
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Hunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoff
Hunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]
January 8, 2015
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How to be a millionaire landscaper
It’s probably a bad idea to introduce myself with a misleading blog post title, and I promise it won’t happen again. But preparing this got me thinking about all the things related to running a landscape business I really know nothing about. I am not the guy who can help you turn your business into […]
January 8, 2015
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Plant knowledge equals power in the landscape world
Plant knowledge equals power for landscapers. If you can identify plants, know how they grow and understand how to keep them alive, that’s half of your battle in the landscaping world. Unfortunately, there are too many landscapers that don’t dedicate the time to understand, learn or appreciate the plant life around them. That is why […]
January 7, 2015
L.A. Dreamin’ Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lindsey Anne’), Photo: Ball Ornamentals
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One more marketing technique you don’t want to leave out
What else can we do? That question still remains for many landscapers trying to find new ways to market their business to new clients. There are door hangers, TV commercials, radio spots, newspaper ads, word of mouth, social media and more that landscapers take advantage of every year – but at the end of the […]
January 6, 2015
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Irrigation Association to host three webinar series for irrigation professionals in 2015
The Irrigation Association will offer three webinar series for irrigation professionals and industry professionals in 2015. The three series include: The Bringing Water to Life series will return for the third year. Sessions will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. These webinars are free to attend. The Point […]
January 5, 2015
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Grant, training help disadvantaged youth get GED and learn construction industry
A grant is helping youth and adults achieve their GED high school diploma equivalent and at the same time, it’s helping groom them for opportunities in the construction industry.
January 5, 2015
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New Year’s resolutions: Turn the impossible into possible from the start
January has arrived, which means 2026 is officially underway. We’ve talked about it before, but the New Year becomes a slippery slope when it comes to resolutions.
January 2, 2015
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On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.
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